First announced in 2021, BBC’s new dark comedy series, Rain Dogs, finally drops on streaming TV in Australia. Penned by acclaimed author Cash Carraway, best known for her memoir Skint Estate, the eight-episode series follows a single mother struggling to get by while also hustling to make sure her daughter gets more than what she’s gotten out of life. Making things a little easier are friends who she can lean on no matter what, comprising the dysfunctional family that ultimately becomes the heart of the show.
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Rain Dogs TV series preview
In Rain Dogs, Costello Jones is a working class single mum who wants better things for her daughter, Iris. She may have no grand ambitions on her own but genuinely believes her precocious daughter deserves more. Iris, on the other hand, loves her mother more than anyone but her predilection for hustling is also undeniable.
And so before anything else, Rain Dogs is a wild and punky tale of a mother’s love for her daughter. Joining the mother and daughter duo in their navigation of life are friends Selby, Costello’s soulmate and frenemy and Gloria, Iris’ chaotic godmother.
Together, these four remarkable rain dogs share a deep but complicated love, the epitome of a makeshift swaggerous family fed on resistance and outrageous antics. Their deep-rooted and passionate friendships are also bolstered by something they all have in common – brilliance thwarted by poverty and prejudice.
A BBC drama, Rain Dogs is written and created by Cash Carraway who also serves as executive producer, alongside Sally Woodward Gentle and Lee Morris. Jo McClellan also co-produces for BBC One and Henrietta Colvin for Sid Gentle Films Ltd. Ciara McIlvenny, meanwhile is producer for the series with Richard Laxton and Jennifer Perrott coming aboard as directors. Rain Dogs stars Daisy May Cooper (This Country) in the lead role.
Rain Dogs trailer
The official trailer for the new series Rain Dogs has just been released. You can watch it here.
Rain Dogs release date
The new TV series, told with a dark lick of humour and a chaotic stance, drops in Australia on 7th March 2023. On Foxtel, it’s set to debut on FOX Showcase at 9:30 pm. Remaining episodes will then stream weekly on Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE.
| Rain Dogs TV show | Available | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | 7th March 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 2 | 14th March 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 3 | 21st March 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 4 | 28th March 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 5 | 4th April 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 6 | 11th April 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 7 | 18th April 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 8 | 25th April 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
Which streaming services is Rain Dogs on?
Australian broadcasters for the new BBC series are Foxtel (including Foxtel Now) and BINGE. Luckily, both Foxtel Now and BINGE offer a free trial for accessing everything for free. As of this writing, Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE are the only confirmed streaming TV platforms for the Rain Dogs TV show.
| Streaming Services | Rain Dogs |
|---|---|
| Foxtel | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| BINGE | Yes |
| Amazon Prime Video | No |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Free to air | No |
How to watch Rain Dogs on Foxtel Now
In Australia, the new series streams on Foxtel, specifically launching on FOX Showcase, which is also available on Foxtel from Telstra. With Foxtel’s latest offers and deals, new customers can even save for up to 12 months on plan fees. FOX Showcase is already part of the standard Foxtel Plus bundle.
You can also catch the premiere of the new series when you sign up for Foxtel’s streaming service, Foxtel Now. Even easier for new customers, Foxtel still offers a free 10-day trial to access everything on its platform. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack, called the Essentials pack, is only $25 per month.
Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.
FeaturedHow to watch Rain Dogs with Telstra
Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE can be added through Telstra, hence, Telstra customers can access these streaming platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees for 12 months with Foxtel, while Foxtel Now and BINGE via Telstra come with free months of subscriptions.
Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer, you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app.
On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra offer lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra or get 2 months free!
How to stream Rain Dogs on BINGE
You can also stream episodes of the new dark comedy on BINGE. Fortunately, they still offer a 14-day free trial so new customers can explore heaps of shows and movies before signing up.
You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the best BINGE shows on demand. A Basic subscription costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy standard or high definition on two devices.
The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. BINGE plans are all ad-free with no lock-in contract.
Rain Dogs TV series cast
Playing the four glorious rain dogs in the series are Daisy May Cooper, Jack Farthing, Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo, and Fleur Tashjian in her debut role. Below we’ve listed the complete cast of the show:
Other shows on Foxtel Now and BINGE
The BINGE library is home to a huge range of the best BINGE movies and trending TV shows, which also include several comedies. You can find similar content when exploring Foxtel Now’s library as well.
New titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include hits like House of the Dragon, Game of Thrones, Euphoria, and The Walking Dead. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to what’s on Foxtel or what’s on BINGE. Check them out below.
Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE
Here is a list of compatible devices that you can use to stream the TV series online using BINGE, Foxtel Now, and Foxtel via Foxtel GO.
Devices supported on Foxtel Now
- Foxtel Now Box: Yes
- Sony Android TV: Yes – OS Android 8 – Android 12
- iOS Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via Foxtel Go app (iOS 9.35 or above)
- Android Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via
native app (Lollipop 5.0 or above) - PC/Mac: Yes – Windows devices running Windows 7 and above. Mac devices running OS X Yosemite 10.10 and above
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting
- Google Nest: Yes – on Foxtel Go via a compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay
- Telstra TV: Yes – All models
- Gaming consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro (Foxtel Play on PlayStation 3)
- Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017 models and above, running on Tizen 3.0 or above. (Foxtel Play on 2015 and 2016 models)
- LG Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017-2022 models, running webOS 3.5 or above
- Hisense Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2019 – 2020 models
- Shield TV: Yes – on Shield TV and Shield TV Pro
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 11 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
Devices supported on BINGE
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge); supported on
MacOS : 10.12+ & Windows: 10+ - iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – iOS15+ including Apple iPhones/iPads
- Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Android Phone/Tablets OS 8+
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast 3rd Generation + & Chromecast w/ Google TV
- Apple TV: Yes – 4th Gen or higher; tvOS 15+
- Telstra TV: Yes – TTV1 (4200TL), TTV2 (4700TL) and TTV3 (4701TL)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: Yes
- Android TV: Yes – OS version 8.0+ and above on selected devices
- Samsung TV: Yes – 2017 models or later
- LG TV: Yes – selected 2018 models or later
- Hisense TV: Yes – selected 2020-2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox (Series X, Series S, One S and One X)
